New York governor signs order that broad access to COVID-19 vaccines
Given the attacks on science and medical care by the federal government, Governor Kathy Hochul is taking measures to protect access to vaccines throughout the
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Babylon Dental Clinic offers free care to support the community
Babylon Dental Care announces the return of the “Care Day” (“Care Day”) on Sunday, October 19, 2025, a moving initiative that provides free dental care
‘Islip Goes Purple’: The City Council highlights recovery and mental health
The Islip Supervisor, Angie Carpenter, met with members of the Municipal Board of Islip and elected officials at the federal, state, county and local level
Suffolk County distributes oral vaccine against rabies in Mapaches
The Suffolk County Health Services Department begins the distribution of baits of the oral vaccine against rabies (ORV) in the towns of Babylon, Huntington, Smithtown
In the month of suicide prevention, “Life is priceus” offers hope to young Latinas
Every September, at the national level, the month of suicide prevention is commemorated, an opportunity to raise awareness about a silent crisis that strongly affects
Prostate cancer: early detection and support can save lives
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, with a diagnosis in 1 in 8 men throughout their lives. Given this situation,
Health Challenge: Hispanic recipes as medicine to transform the health of Latinos in New York
In Latin communities in New York City, chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease disproportionately affect thousands of families. Faced with this reality,
They launch virtual nutrition program based on plants to prevent chronic diseases
Plant Powered Metro New York (PPMNY) has opened the inscriptions for its popular health empowerment program, Power Powered Jumstart, offering 3 virtual groups this autumn:
Goodbye to dietary dyes and soft drinks: New York renews menus in schools, hospitals and programs for older adults
New York is transforming menus into public schools, hospitals and programs for older adults, incorporating more nutritional foods and eliminating dietary sodas and food coloring.
FDA approves new anticovid vaccines but limits them to population with health risks
The Food and Medicines Administration (FDA in English) of the United States approved a new batch of updated anticovid vaccines but limited them to the